Blepharoplasty Huntington Beach, CA | Dr. Luu Q. Doan, MD

Understanding Eyelid Lift Surgery

Eyelid Lift, medically known as Blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to address aesthetic and functional concerns related to aging eyelids. The treatment removes overhanging skin, excess muscle, and puffy fat from the eyelids, effectively relieving the tired and aged appearance of the eyes.

Age-Related Eyelid Changes

As individuals enter their fourth decade of life, eyelid skin naturally loses tone and elasticity. Factors such as sun exposure, smoking, gravity, and aging contribute to visible changes, including:

• Loss of upper eyelid double crease
• Skin hooding over the eyes
• Horizontal wrinkles on lower eyelids
• Fat protrusion creating under-eye "bags"

Surgical Procedure Details

The Eyelid Lift is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia at a medicare-accredited surgical center. The surgery typically takes approximately 90 minutes, with 45 minutes dedicated to upper eyelids and 45 minutes to lower eyelids.

Upper Eyelid Technique

Dr. Doan makes an incision along the natural supratarsal crease above the eyelash margin. A precise crescent of skin is removed, along with underlying muscle and potentially puffy fat deposits.

Lower Eyelid Approach

An incision is made 2 mm below the eyelash margin. The skin and muscle are carefully elevated to remove protruding fat, and excess skin is meticulously excised and closed with fine sutures.

Recovery and Expectations

Patients can expect the following recovery timeline:

• Initial achy pain managed with prescribed medication
• Return to work within 5 days
• Normal exercise routine resumable by six weeks
• Bruising resolved within two weeks
• Majority of swelling subsides by two months

Potential Complications

While complications are rare for healthy candidates, potential risks include:

• Bleeding requiring surgical intervention
• Temporary difficulty closing eyes
• Dry eye syndrome
• Potential infection
• Minor healing asymmetries

For more information about Eyelid Lift in Huntington Beach, CA, submit an enquiry to Dr. Luu Q. Doan, MD.